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Beyond Africa, but fabulous in this world! ;-)
These associations that come with the name or marketing promises of a fragrance never cease to amaze. "African Leather" must, of course (!?) smell like safari, savannah, and wilderness, ideally with hints of lion prides and zebra stripes! ;-) SORRY if anyone feels offended, but that seems quite inappropriate in the vastness of Africa!
Personally, I would have NEVER bet on this fragrance based on the name and the listed ingredients. Oud, leather, cumin, and geranium (none of which are particularly typical of Africa) seemed completely unappealing to me, while bergamot, vetiver, and musk were more my style.
In fact, I have rarely been so positively surprised by a fragrance because I expected something entirely different: less freshness, more opulent leather, more dustiness, and one-dimensional spice. How great that this fragrance is designed to be unisex and clearly not developed for the passionate big game hunter! ;-)
I am currently thinking of the sport version of "Encre Noir," which evokes similar feelings in my nose. But what do "sporty black ink" and "African leather" have in common? Absolutely nothing, except for a similar scent DNA! ;-) In my opinion, this stems 1. from bergamot and vetiver and 2. from the camphor-like (cardamom is known for this) ethereal impression that both fragrances leave - at least in my nose.
A bit of leather and a hint of oud do set "African Leather" apart from the other Parisian product. This fragrance, in any case, is a wonderful surprise for me. It lasts a long time and, contrary to expectations, remains fresh. Its development (which I always prefer) is quite straightforward. As I said, I don't necessarily associate it with Africa, but definitely with energy and new beginnings, with multiculturalism and creativity!
Personally, I would have NEVER bet on this fragrance based on the name and the listed ingredients. Oud, leather, cumin, and geranium (none of which are particularly typical of Africa) seemed completely unappealing to me, while bergamot, vetiver, and musk were more my style.
In fact, I have rarely been so positively surprised by a fragrance because I expected something entirely different: less freshness, more opulent leather, more dustiness, and one-dimensional spice. How great that this fragrance is designed to be unisex and clearly not developed for the passionate big game hunter! ;-)
I am currently thinking of the sport version of "Encre Noir," which evokes similar feelings in my nose. But what do "sporty black ink" and "African leather" have in common? Absolutely nothing, except for a similar scent DNA! ;-) In my opinion, this stems 1. from bergamot and vetiver and 2. from the camphor-like (cardamom is known for this) ethereal impression that both fragrances leave - at least in my nose.
A bit of leather and a hint of oud do set "African Leather" apart from the other Parisian product. This fragrance, in any case, is a wonderful surprise for me. It lasts a long time and, contrary to expectations, remains fresh. Its development (which I always prefer) is quite straightforward. As I said, I don't necessarily associate it with Africa, but definitely with energy and new beginnings, with multiculturalism and creativity!
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Konraaad 5 years ago
Thanks for saying it! I also find it much fresher and less spicy/leathery than one would expect based on the previous comments. I’ve even doubted my own nose :). Definitely a great scent and, in my opinion, quite suitable for spring/summer.
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